SB2004081801 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel
Published: August 18, 2004 Updated: August 7, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2004081801
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2004-0228)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
Integer signedness error in the cpufreq proc handler (cpufreq_procctl) in Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to gain privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000852
- http://fedoranews.org/updates/FEDORA-2004-111.shtml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11429
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11464
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11486
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11491
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11683
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-02.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:050
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_10_kernel.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15951